Replacing floor pan advice.

bobupp Seriously Crusin Dubber

111 posts · joined May 2004 · 14 Aug 2005, 2:50 pm

#397340

I am replacing the floor pan in a 71 beetle. I dont want to lift the body off. Are the steps as outlined on this page I found all there is to it??

http://www.superbeetles.com/Tech_talk/jul.htm

Thanks
bobupp

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Aug 2005, 9:31 am

#397668

much easier to remove the body and suspension heaps easier

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 15 Aug 2005, 9:51 am

#397672

bobupp wrote:I am replacing the floor pan in a 71 beetle. I dont want to lift the body off. Are the steps as outlined on this page I found all there is to it??

http://www.superbeetles.com/Tech_talk/jul.htm

Thanks
bobupp

yes, that's all there is to it - if you are an expert enthusiast VW body person...
It is MUCH easier to lift the body from the pan by a few inches on jacks etc. That is NOT hard and your engine etc can remain in place, although fuel tank, some brake lines and your steering and some wiring will need to be removed

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